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All about staying fierce.The best kind of breast care is there when you need it,

to detect problems early and treat you quickly. That’s

why Saint Alphonsus offers the latest in 3-D screening,

breast surgery, reconstruction and cancer care — all

supported by a team of breast health experts, including

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And with five Breast Care Centers and two mobile

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Whether you’re staying fierce in the fight against cancer,

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IMPACT. MAGAZINE 2016 3Accredited by the American College of Radiology and distinguished as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence

Boise | Eagle | Nampa | Ontario | Baker City

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SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM TODAY 208-367-8787

SAINT ALPHONSUS | COMPREHENSIVE BREAST CARE

All about staying fierce.The best kind of breast care is there when you need it,

to detect problems early and treat you quickly. That’s

why Saint Alphonsus offers the latest in 3-D screening,

breast surgery, reconstruction and cancer care — all

supported by a team of breast health experts, including

a personal navigator to help guide the way.

And with five Breast Care Centers and two mobile

mammography coaches that travel across the region,

you’ll get state-of-the-art care that’s convenient for you.

Whether you’re staying fierce in the fight against cancer,

or something else, you’ll find a full range of women’s

services at Saint Alphonsus that are all about you.

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EVERYDAY HEROES RIGHT HERE IN IDAHOTHERE’S A HERO IN ALL OF US. These heroes are active members of the breast cancer community, each fighting the fight in their own way.

YES, I’VE GOT BREAST CANCER. TALK TO ME.If someone close to you was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, these tips may be helpful to you.

WHAT’S YOUR RISK?Breast cancer currently represents nearly a third of all female cancers and is ranked 2nd in mortality only to lung cancer.

EARLY DETECTION IS YOUR BEST PROTECTIONAll women should have access to regular mammograms when they and their health care providers decide that it is the right time.

RESTARTING AFTER DIAGNOSISWorry crowds your life, be it worries about money, work, school or time. But when your doctor says “you have cancer,” that’s different.

WHICH SCREENING IS BEST FOR ME?It’s hard to turn on the news without hearing about a new breast cancer screening or new recommendations for mammography.


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18 YEARS OF CELEBRATING THE BOISE RACE FOR THE CURE! EXCITEMENT IS IN THE AIR AT THE KOMEN IDAHO MONTANA OFFICE, AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL MORNING WHEN NEARLY 10,000 IDAHOANS COLOR ALBERTSONS HEADQUARTERS AND PARKCENTER BOULEVARD PINK TO RACE FOR THE CURE.

We have so much to be proud of over the past year. Our Affiliate has not only expanded into Eastern Idaho to provide breast health services and education to every Idahoan in need, but we have also merged with our neighbor to the East to become Susan G. Komen, Idaho Montana. Because Idaho and Montana rank among the last in the U.S. for women receiving mammograms, the need for better breast health services stretches across our States’ border, and we believe sharing goals, ideas and resources through the state line will only make our Affiliate stronger.

We are also very excited about the 2016 Race campaign “Everyday Heroes”. Many members in our community fight against breast cancer each day with the work they do. Whether it’s in screening, treatment, or research, these Heroes should be recognized for their inspirational efforts. Please make sure to visit the article in this edition of Healthy Idaho to meet our Everyday Heroes.

The 2015 Community Profile is complete. Every four years, Komen Idaho Montana goes through an assessment process to better understand our service area’s breast cancer burden. The results identify areas of need that assist us in determining criteria for future grant cycles. This process is vital for Komen Idaho Montana to align our community outreach and grant-making activities towards the same goal(s). The completed version of the 2015 Community Profile is available at komenidahomontana.org.

Our mission is to save more lives in our now-100-county service area. Where you live should not determine whether you live, and everyone should have equal access to care. We are constantly working with our Grantees to ensure that access to screening, diagnostic services, patient assistance and education is available to those in need. The support of the Treasure Valley community has been a major factor in helping us do just that, and we look forward to seeing you all at the start line as we celebrate another successful year!

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Saturday, May 7th 7:00 am SHUTTLE SERVICES BEGIN—(strollers allowed on all shuttles) Boise Factory Outlet Mall

7:30 am SHUTTLE SERVICES BEGIN—(strollers allowed on all shuttles) RAM Restaurant & Brewery & Washington Group Lot

7:30 am RACE DAY LATE REGISTRATION

Survivor Tent & Booths Open8:00 am JAZZERCISE WARM-UP

8:30 am Promise Parade & Photo 9:00 am KENDALL FORD COMPETITIVE 5K START

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Survivor InformationSurvivors/Forever Fighters and one guest have a place to relax and sit on race day at the survivor tent. Enjoy light refreshments and coffee from Starbucks before the Race and sandwiches after the Race sponsored by Blimpie America’s Sub Shop.

Please note the Promise Parade and photograph will take place before that Race this year. The parade will begin at 8:30 am with the group photo immediately following the parade. Parking is available for survivors wearing their pink shirts (based on availability) in the West parking lot of Albertson’s Headquarters if you

arrive before 8:00 am. For the safety of participants, Parkcenter from Beacon to Mallard will be closed to ALL traffic at 6:00 am but we will allow survivors through until 8:00 am.

Anyone who approaches the road barricades after 8:00 am will be asked to park in the parking lot between Ferguson St and The Ram and take the shuttle. We do recommend taking a shuttle but if you prefer parking inside of the road closure please keep in mind that you will not be able to leave until the road is reopened to traffic.


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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT PARTICIPANTS TAKE A SHUTTLE TO THE RACE SITE AS THERE WILL BE ROAD CLOSURES FOR THE RACE ON PARKCENTER BLVD.

All shuttle details are listed below, and ALL SHUTTLES CAN ACCOMMODATE STROLLERS.

Please arrive early to your shuttle destination. Shuttles will serve on a first come first serve bases.

DEPARTURE SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

RAM RESTAURANT AND BREWERY– FAR EAST PARKING LOT —First Shuttle 7:30am —Last Shuttle 8:15am

BOISE OUTLET MALL —First Shuttle 7:00am —Last Shuttle at 8:00am

Return Shuttles will begin as soon as participants finish and load buses.

LAST SHUTTLE WILL BE AT 11:30am to ALL LOCATIONS.

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SHUTTLE SPECIFICS Ram Restaurant and Brewery Additional Parking – 709 E Park Blvd., Boise, ID 83712 – Parking will be available in the far east lot between The Ram and Townsquare Media. Shuttles will pick up on the east end of the parking lot.

Survivors/Forever Fighters and Handicap Parking There will be special parking available for survivors wearing their pink shirts and those who need handicap access in the Boise State Yanke Family Research Park parking lot – 220 E Parkcenter Blvd. This parking area will be monitored and someone in your party must be wearing a survivor shirt or have handicap parking permit in order to park in this area.

For the safety of participants Parkcenter from Beacon to Mallard will be closed to ALL traffic from 6:00am-Noon. Survivors wearing their pink t-shirts or race bib and those with Handicap permits will be allowed through the closure at Beacon and Parkcenter until 8:00am.

Anyone who approaches the road barricades after 8:00am will be asked to park in the Ram parking lot and take a shuttle. These spots are first come first serve and because of the road closure during the race, there will be no exit access until the Boise Police open the road.

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THERE’S A HERO IN ALL OF US. THESE HEROES ARE ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY, EACH FIGHTING THE FIGHT IN THEIR OWN WAY. RIGHT HERE IN IDAHO WE HAVE MANY DIFFERENT

EVERYDAY HEROESHONORING. IMPAC TING. SUPPORTING. INSPIRING.

HONORING. IMPAC TING. SUPPORTING. INSPIRING.

ALICIA ROSALES, LCSW, OSW-C –

Survivorship is the arena where Alicia is heroic. Transitioning from

constant care and attention to resuming a “normal” life after breast cancer treatment

isn’t easy. Alicia, and other heroes in the survivorship arena, work to ensure women

have the support and tools they need to resume a life that is cancer free.

ELIZABETH PRIER, MD –

Dr. Prier is a hero to many women needing breast cancer surgery.

She, along with other surgeon heroes around the state, works to provide the best care

possible during breast cancer surgery. Each breast cancer is unique

and requires an individualized approach to treatment.

JAMIE RAMSEY, RT(R)(M) –

Jamie is one of many mammography screening heroes throughout Idaho. As a mammographer in rural Idaho,

Jamie sees many women for their annual mammogram and ensures if they need a

follow-up appointment they get one. Having access to mammography when and where you need it is important to

Jamie and all the mammography heroes throughout the state.


EVERYDAY HEROESHONORING. IMPAC TING. SUPPORTING. INSPIRING.

HONORING. IMPAC TING. SUPPORTING. INSPIRING.

DON MORRISON, RN –

Don, focuses his attention on making sure everyone has access to the screenings they need for breast cancer. Many women

don’t know they need annual mammograms beginning at age 40 and they don’t know how

to get them, especially if they don’t have health insurance. Hero Don works to make

sure women know they need a mammogram and helps everyone

get them, regardless of their ability to pay.

SEAN MCNALLY –

Sean represents all those co-survivors and co-forever fighters who battle

breast cancer alongside their loved ones. From attending doctor appointments and

chemotherapy treatments, to holding their loved ones tight when they need a shoulder to cry on, the unsung heroes that support

every breast cancer patient are just as important in the battle against breast

cancer as all the other heroes.

WILL HUGHES, PHD -

Dr. Hughes and his team are made up of chemists, physicists, and engineers working

to create low-cost, early-stage diagnostic tools with diagnostic and prognostic capability. More specifically, they engineer machines made from synthetic DNA that are capable of: (1) capturing

circulating RNA molecules that signal for a specific disease in bodily fluids, (2) amplify the RNA signals

so they can measured and compared with confidence, (3) report the presence or absence

of the RNA biomarker via a color change - similar to a pregnancy test.

TEAMS DOING THEIR OWN WORK ON BREAST CANCER. EACH BREAST CANCER PATIENT ENCOUNTERS THESE HEROES, OR HEROES SIMILAR TO THEM, ALONG THEIR FIGHT. LET’S MEET THESE EVERYDAY HEROES.

Will Hughes, PHDBSU Research Team, Hero

My wife is my hero – she chooses to live boldly with breast cancer.


FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN THE

UNITED STATES

A GLOBAL BURDENAccording to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, claiming the lives of hundreds of thousands of women each year and affecting countries at all levels of modernization.

GOOD NEWS ABOUT BREAST CANCER TRENDSIn recent years, perhaps coinciding with the decline in prescriptive hormone replacement therapy after menopause, we have seen a gradual reduction in female breast cancer incidence rates among women aged 50 and older. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, due in part to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options.

l Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.l Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.l Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.l Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year.

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KOMEN IDAHO / MONTANA

SUSAN G. KOMEN IS THE WORLD’S LARGEST BREAST CANCER ORGANIZATION, FUNDING MORE BREAST CANCER RESEARCH THAN ANY OTHER NONPROFIT WHILE PROVIDING REAL-TIME HELP TO THOSE FACING THE DISEASE. SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1982, KOMEN HAS FUNDED MORE THAN $800 MILLION IN RESEARCH AND PROVIDED $1.7 BILLION IN FUNDING TO SCREENING, EDUCATION, TREATMENT AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS SERVING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE IN MORE THAN 30 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE. KOMEN WAS FOUNDED BY NANCY G. BRINKER, WHO PROMISED HER SISTER, SUSAN G. KOMEN, THAT SHE WOULD END THE DISEASE THAT CLAIMED SUZY’S LIFE. VISIT KOMEN.ORG OR CALL 1-877 GO KOMEN.

MONTANA AFFILIATEIn 1995, with proceeds from its first Race for the Cure, Komen Montana began its mission of providing breast cancer education and screening throughout the state. The Montana Affiliate of Susan G. Komen was officially formed in 1999 to carry out the promise of Susan G. Komen. An existing group of dedicated breast cancer survivors, breast health advocates and others continued to work tirelessly as volunteers. In 2007 the Affiliate hired its first Executive Director. In 2010 Komen Montana achieved a landmark goal of having awarded over $1 million dollars in grants throughout the state.Since 1999, Komen Montana distributed 67 community grants totaling almost $1.5 million to provide over 7,000 mammograms and distribute education materials to tens of thousands of Montanans. One of the greatest disadvantages for people living in Montana can be the access to mammograms. Priority funding has been for free mammograms to women in impoverished, rural areas.

IDAHO AFFILIATEKomen Boise and Komen Coeur d’Alene were both founded in 1999. Komen Boise originally covered 5 counties in southwest Idaho but later expanded to cover 19 counties in southwest and central Idaho. Komen Coeur d’Alene covered 5 counties in Northern Idaho. In April 2012, Komen Boise united with Komen Coeur d’Alene to become Komen Idaho and cover 19 counties in southwest, central, and northern Idaho. In April 2015, Komen Idaho expanded to cover all 44 counties in Idaho, providing services in Eastern Idaho for the first time.

Since 1999, Komen Idaho has granted over $5.4 million dollars that stays in our local service area and is dedicated to breast cancer awareness, education, screening, support and treatment in Idaho.

IDAHO MONTANA AFFILIATEIn June 2015, The Idaho Affiliate and the Montana Affiliate merged to form Komen Idaho Montana. The merging of the Affiliates strengthens Komen presence in both states allowing for more focus on the mission of saving lives and ending breast cancer forever.

75/25We donate 75 percent of net funds raised to vital local breast health services, and dedicate the remaining 25 percent to national research to find the cures.

Although the data was limited, the response did provide Komen Idaho with some idea about the needs in each target community. Health Care Providers identified lack of education and access to screening services as barriers for their patients. Women over 40 identified distance to travel for screening services as a barrier to annual mammography. Finally, survivors identified lack of survivorship and post treatment support as a limitation.

A complete version of the 2016 Community Profile will soon be available at www.komenidaho.org.

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YES, I’VE GOT BREAST CANCER.TALK

TO ME. IT’S OK.IF SOMEONE CLOSE TO YOU WAS

RECENTLY DIAGNOSED WITH BREAST CANCER, THESE TIPS MAY BE HELPFUL TO YOU. THESE TIPS WERE COMPILED USING

SUGGESTIONS FROM WOMEN WHO ARE BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS.


TREAT ME LIKE I'M NORMAL.When women are diagnosed with breast cancer, they don't feel "sick." Most women don't want to be treated like they are sick. Most breast cancers are diagnosed early, so survival rates are high. If your friend is having a bad day, don't treat her like she is dying. It's just one day, and she'll probably feel a little better the next day.

JUST BE THERE TO LISTEN.As women with breast cancer are making decisions about their treatment options, sometimes they just need someone to listen to what they are thinking about. Don't feel like you need to give advice—just listen.

I HAVE CANCER, BUT I HAVE OTHER THINGS GOING ON AS WELL.Most women still have to work and take care of their families while they are undergoing breast cancer treatment and recovering. Don't forget to talk to them about these important parts of their lives. Sometimes treatment and recovery make juggling everyday life difficult. See if you can help by doing something simple, like picking up her kids from school or from soccer, cooking a simple dinner on one of the days that she has treatment, or just driving her to a doctor's appointment so that she can talk and relax.

IT'S OKAY TO ASK ME HOW I'M DOING. JUST DON'T ASK EVERY DAY.Women with breast cancer appreciate your caring about them. But if you ask them too often how they are feeling, it makes them feel like they are sick. Remember, it's important to women with breast cancer that they feel and act as normally as possible.

ASK ANOTHER BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR FOR ADVICE.If there is a situation that you don't know how to handle with your friend, reach out to another breast cancer survivor and ask for advice. Someone who's been on this journey can give you good insight on how your friend with breast cancer may be feeling. If you know women who are breast cancer survivors, ask if they would reach out to your newly diagnosed friend. Having the advice and support of women with experience really helps in areas where doctors might not be able to help, such as what to wear during radiation treatments or other "non-medical" concerns.

CELEBRATE LIFE.Look for simple ways to help your friend with cancer celebrate life. For instance, a note to tell her you care, a walk in the park, a funny matinee. Simple things like this can make all the difference on a difficult day. Help her celebrate the milestones through her journey, e.g., finishing chemotherapy, finishing radiation therapy, reaching survival milestones. Celebrate by planning something special, or just calling to say "congratulations."

SOURCE: Mammosite.com


Teams for the Cure – Sponsor Highlight

SHU'S IDAHO RUNNING COMPANY HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH THE RACE FOR THE CURE FOR MORE YEARS THAN THEY CAN COUNT ON 2 HANDS! THEIR CONTINUED SUPPORT ALLOWS SUSAN G. KOMEN IDAHO MONTANA THE OPPORTUNITY TO BETTER ENGAGE RACE PARTICIPANTS AND REWARD THEM FOR THEIR EXTRAORDINARY FUNDRAISING EFFORTS.

Each year, Shu’s Idaho Running Company assumes the role of our Teams for the Cure sponsor. They offer fun incentives to encourage our participants to register for the race, train for a 5K and most importantly…FUNDRAISE.

“We love being involved and being there. The Boise Race for the Cure really gives the feeling of camaraderie and support”. LEONE RUSHER, SHU’S IDAHO RUNNING COMPANY

New this year – Shu’s agreed to sponsor our High School Challenge program which motivates students and faculty to make a positive impact in their local community by volunteering, fundraising and starting a Race team. Students participating in this program will have a special tent on Race Day sponsored by Shu’s as a thank you.

When Shu’s Idaho Running Company opened the store in February 1997, the community really showed them support when their store manager was going through some health issues. From then on, they have vowed to always give back to the community. Shu’s always strives to make sure people have the support they need to get out there and move comfortably, whether it’s walking, running or a different fitness activity. Movement is so important. If you haven't stopped by to see the crew at Shu’s Idaho Running Company – They would love to hear your story for motivation/inspiration.

On behalf of Susan G. Komen Idaho Montana we are truly grateful for the support of Shu’s Idaho Running Company!

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HOW DID YOU BECOME INVOLVED WITH THE BOISE RACE FOR THE CURE? One of my dear friends Terri from high school was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 1996 before her 40th birthday. That following year Terri, MaryAnn & I attended the race. It soon became a way for us to all reconnect annually. In April of 2004, I also was diagnosed with breast cancer. That year, I formed a team called Footloose. Around 10 years ago I discovered that many of my co-workers wanted to be involved and my team evolved to “Idaho Independent Bank Footloose.” Idaho Independent Bank has become a huge support system. Employees organize bake sales, donation challenges, and fundraising efforts within all of 11 branches. We are proud to be the top fundraising team in our category 3 years in a row.

SOMEONE YOU KNOW, SOMEONE YOU LOVE: HOW BEING INVOLVED CAN HELP THE CAUSE.

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HOW MANY YEARS HAVE

YOU BEEN A BREAST CANCER

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WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE TO INSPIRE OTHER PARTICIPANTS TO FUNDRAISE? Throughout the years I have always reflected on the quote “someone you know, someone you love” will be diagnosed with breast cancer in your lifetime. We need to find a cure. It affects so many people. Grandmas, Mothers, Sisters, Friends, there is no better cause. This disease touches so many lives. I think we are all passionate about the same goal and in the end we are all one big team.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT RACE DAY? Each year, I am inspired in a new way by the empowerment of all the men and women that come together in support of Susan G Komen. Watching everyone’s smiling faces, come rain or shine as one big team marching together

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in hope of finding a cure. You just have to experience it, and I am personally thankful that I am still here another year to participate.

HOW HAS THIS EXPERIENCE CHANGED YOUR PERSPECTIVE? Every day, I feel blessed that I received treatment that saved my life. I got to see my children grow up. Not everyone is this fortunate. Susan G Komen is fighting to help give everyone a chance. A chance to get a mammogram if you can’t afford one, a chance for treatment if you don’t have insurance , a chance for research to continue to help us find a cure. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?


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WHAT’S your risk?

BREAST CANCER CURRENTLY REPRESENTS

NEARLY A THIRD OF ALL

FEMALE CANCERS AND IS

RANKED 2ND IN MORTALITY

(DEATH) ONLY TO LUNG

CANCER. ABOUT 20 PERCENT

OF ALL FEMALE CANCER

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ATTRIBUTABLE TO BREAST

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SO WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER? Well, the single biggest risk is out of your control, and that is your risk steadily increases as you age. Yes, breast cancer is typically a disease of older women, but may strike at any age. I personally have known of two patients who got breast cancer at age 20! A controllable factor is weight. There is a slight increase in risk associated with weight and larger breasts. In addition, women without children are at an increased risk. Perhaps the other greatest risk, that of an inherited abnormal cancer gene, is also out of your control.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO DECREASE YOUR OWN PERSONAL RISK OF EVER DEVELOPING BREAST CANCER? A number of studies have revealed an interesting fact— the number of children a woman breast feeds, the lower her risk of developing breast cancer! The number is actually very significant. For each child a woman nurses, she reduces her own risk of breast cancer by a whopping 7 percent (not to mention giving her child a great immune system for the rest of his/her life). Nursing mothers rejoice! Besides nursing, a low fat diet and proper weight might reduce your risk, so keep up the exercising.

Unfortunately, much of a woman’s risk is based on genetics, which of course is not under our control. Women who have a first degree relative, a sister or a mother, who develop breast cancer prior to menopause, have a particularly increased risk of developing breast cancer themselves. It may be as much as 3-5 times the general population. Fortunately, there are some newer genetic tests that can help to determine your own personal risk. I recommend breast cancer screening to women if they have a first degree relative with pre-menopausal breast or ovarian cancer. It is a very simple test using scope mouthwash or a simple blood draw. You should ask your doctor whether or not you are a candidate for this screening based upon your own family history.

For the general population, breast cancer screening has received much press in the past 2-3 years. Different guidelines are used based upon which professional organization is followed. For years,

most doctors followed the guidelines established by the American College of Radiologists, which recommends yearly screening of all women at age 40 with annual mammography. However, the new guidelines set forth by the United States Preventive Services Taskforce now recommends no screening till age 50 for woman without a family history. I recommend following the USPST guidelines as they were developed based upon statistical analysis only, while the ACR guidelines involve professional judgment as a bias. However, most insurances will allow a woman and her doctor to choose at which age she would like to begin screening.

Estrogen has been long implicated for a risk factor in breast cancer, but newer research is perhaps implicating progesterone as more important. The relative risk of using Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in causing breast cancer is only 1.07. This is only very slightly increased to no use of 1.0 RR. In fact, in the Nurses’ Health Study, women who used estrogen only replacement after a hysterectomy actually had a 23 percent REDUCTION in their lifetime risk. Another study showed a decreased risk of recurrent breast cancer among women who got pregnant after a diagnosis of breast cancer. This flies in the face of estrogen as a cause of breast cancer as estrogen levels are extremely elevated in pregnancy.

I would like to point out some of the downsides to breast cancer screening. Last year alone, over a million women had unnecessary breast biopsies associated with over diagnosis. That is to say, over a million women underwent the stress and discomfort and costs associated with surgery without any real benefits. It has been shown that these women suffer real loss and anxiety over these needless interventions. Because of the way our legal system is set up, radiologists and general surgeons tend toward over-intervention, as under-intervention could lead to “malpractice.” In addition, along these lines, we no longer recommend that women do monthly breast self-exams. Women who do monthly self-exams have no decrease in death rates but do substantially have more unnecessary breast biopsies! Obviously, if you do feel a breast lump. please bring it to your doctor’s attention.

In summary, breast cancer a deadly disease and there is much we still don’t know. For this reason if you haven’t had a serious discussion with your doctor recently, perhaps it is time to do so. It could end up saving your life!

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Changes That Should Be Reported Include:

Early Detection Is Your Best Protection

SUSAN G. KOMEN IDAHO MONTANA BELIEVES THAT

ALL WOMEN SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO REGULAR

MAMMOGRAMS WHEN THEY AND THEIR HEALTH

CARE PROVIDERS DECIDE THAT IT IS THE RIGHT TIME

FOR SCREENING BASED ON INDIVIDUAL RISK FOR

BREAST CANCER, AND THAT THE SCREENING TESTS

SHOULD BE COVERED BY THIRD-PARTY PAYERS SUCH

AS INSURANCE COMPANIES AND GOVERNMENT

PROGRAMS. RECENT NEWS REPORTS MAY HAVE LED

TO CONFUSION ABOUT WHEN TO GET SCREENED AND

WHAT SCREENING IS BEST FOR YOU. KOMEN IDAHO

MONTANA WANTS TO REMIND INDIVIDUALS TO:

Know your risk • Talk to both sides of your family to learn about

your family health history of breast cancer

• Talk to your provider about your personal risk of breast cancer

Get screened • Have a clinical breast exam at least every

3 years starting at age 20, and every year starting at age 40

• Have a mammogram every year starting at age 40 if you are at average risk

Make healthy lifestyle choices

• Maintain a healthy weight • Add exercise into your routine• Limit alcohol intake• Limit menopausal hormone use • Breastfeed, if you can

PREVENTION

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• Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease.

• Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur in men.

• Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. About 11% of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age.

Fast Facts About Breast Cancer


MANY FACTORS CAN INFLUENCE YOUR BREAST CANCER RISK, AND MOST WOMEN WHO DEVELOP BREAST CANCER DO NOT HAVE ANY KNOWN RISK FACTORS OR A HISTORY OF THE DISEASE IN THEIR FAMILIES. HOWEVER, YOU CAN HELP LOWER YOUR RISK OF BREAST CANCER IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS—

• Keep a healthy weight.• Exercise regularly (at least four hours a week).• Get enough sleep.• Don’t drink alcohol, or limit alcoholic drinks to

no more than one per day.• Avoid exposure to chemicals that can cause

cancer (carcinigens).• Try to reduce your exposure to radiation during medical

tests like mammograms, X-rays, CT scans, and PET scans.• If you are taking, or have been told to take, hormone

replacement therapy or oral contraceptives (birth control pills), ask your doctor about the risks and find out if it is right for you.

• Breastfeed your babies, if possible.



BEHAVIORSWeight control is a PROCESS, NOT a PROJECT. There should be no start and stop. Yet how do you handle getting discouraged (as we all do)? We want your weight control to be a lifelong success. Therefore, we educate and motivate during these real-life behavioral situations. We consume calories for reasons other than hunger.

• HOW DO WE HANDLE GATHERINGS? • WHAT SHOULD I DO AT THE

FOOTBALL TAILGATE? • CAN I HAVE CAKE AT MY CHILD’S

BIRTHDAY PARTY?

We have a simple approach to help these times.



SIMPLIFIEDLearn to say noOne of the easiest ways to de-

stress and find more time for

yourself and the things that

really matter is to learn to say

one simple word: No. It's easier

said than done, of course, but

you don't need to give a lengthy

explanation for your response; a

simple "I would love to, but I just

don't have the time right now"

will do. Does that leave you

feeling guilty? Try saying "No,

but…" and offer an alternative

that works better for you.

Create a place for everythingWe've all lost countless minutes

searching for our keys or that favorite

pair of black pumps, inevitably when

we're already late for work and trying

to rush out the door. Create a place

for your keys — put a hook by the

door, for example, or a small silver

tray in the foyer — and put your

shoes back in their proper place in

the closet after you wear them. Do

the same with those other things

that always seem to vanish. Your life

will run much more smoothly.

Pay bills automaticallyBuy yourself time and energy each

month by signing up for automatic bill

payments. It works best with utility

bills such as your cable and telephone

bill, which are about the same amount

every month (and therefore unlikely

to cause unpleasant surprises to your

bottom line). You won't have to write

checks or buy stamps, and your bills

will always be paid on time. A bonus:

It's good for the environment too,

because you won't use the resources

needed to mail a check.

LIFE Relax

WE ALL STRIVE TO BE

SUPERSTARS at work, stay in top

shape, have fabulous relationships, maintain

a beautiful home, and find the time to volunteer for causes

we support. But in trying to accomplish

all this — at times simultaneously — we often have even less

time for ourselves, our friends, and our families and end up

instead with more stress, which can eventually lead to

health problems. Try the following tips to

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seven hours a week on e-mail.

Needless to say, not all of that time

is spent wisely. If your job allows for

it, turn off your e-mail alerts and

check e-mail only a few times a day.

Second, create an e-mail account

that is solely for your subscriptions

(such as sales notifications, frequent-

flier updates, newsletters, and so on)

so they won't clutter your in-box.

Clean your closetsDo a clean sweep of your closet

twice a year: at the start of spring

and fall. Be as ruthless as possible,

removing everything you haven't

worn for two years or longer.

Donate old work clothes to Dress

for Success or the Salvation Army.

When your closet is less cluttered,

you'll spend less time searching

for your skinny black pants, and getting

dressed every morning will be that

much easier.

Invest in smarter lightingCompact fluorescent lightbulbs, which

use up to 75 percent less energy than

regular incandescent bulbs, aren't just

better for the environment and your

bank account — they also make your

life easier. How? They last ten times

longer than incandescent bulbs, so

you'll spend less time running to the

store for replacements — and you'll

never get caught in the dark.

Save time with speed dialSave the numbers of your favorite

take-out restaurants in your cell phone.

You can order on your way home from

work or the gym so your dinner will be

ready for pickup when you get there. It's

a good idea to store all your important

phone numbers in your cell, including

those you call infrequently, like your

doctor, dentist, and hair stylist. You

won't waste time looking them up

again.

Book aheadNext time you're leaving your hair

salon or doctor's office, why not

schedule your next appointment?

It will be one less call you'll need to

make a few weeks down the line,

and you'll get a prime time slot.

Always ask for an appointment at

the beginning of the day or after the

office's lunch break so you'll be less

likely to spend time cooling your

heels in the waiting room. Record it

into your PDA or onto your calendar.

Prep your gym bagNext time you get home from the gym,

throw your sweaty clothes into the laundry

hamper right away and put a clean set into

your gym bag. You'll have one less excuse

not to go to Pilates or spin class!

Stock your deskKeep extras of basic supplies in your desk

at work so that if the need arises, you

won't be caught off-guard. Stock up on

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Clean out your purseThrow out old gum wrappers,

grocery lists, and other trash from

your purse on a weekly basis.

Designate a safe place in your

wallet for receipts, in case you need

them later. A clean, lighter purse

makes it easier for you to find your

keys, lipstick, and other essentials

and will save your shoulder from

excess strain.

Ask for a helping handAlthough it's a natural inclination to

attempt to do everything on your own,

that doesn't necessarily mean it's a

good thing. When trying to complete

an office project, delegate parts to

co-workers or team members. On the

home front, you may find it's helpful,

if your budget allows, to hire someone to do

the work for you — for example, send your

clothing to a laundromat, hire a monthly

housekeeper, or have an accountant do your

taxes. If you have a hard time making it to

the gym, enlist a trainer to help get you there.

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PSYCHOLOGYExcess weight can carry an emotional burden. It often is associated with shame. It unfortunately carries a social stigma. Sometimes the emotional burden is a cause and sometimes a result of weight gain. Asthma and Cardiac patients don’t feel “shame” from their conditions. Yet nearly 100% of persons that are significantly overweight feel shame about their weight. Yes, we love the metabolic health improvements, but we also love when patients share their emotional and social benefits of weight loss. “I am no longer ashamed to undress in front of my spouse.” “My teenagers saw their mom in a bathing suit for the first time.” “I can tie my shoes without losing my breath.” “My mom will go out in the daylight for the first time in years.”





FIND OUT WHAT YOUR REAL PRIORITIES ARE.This can help you feel good about the life you live. This step is different for everyone, which is why there is no one best answer for how to deal with cancer.

FOCUS ON A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.Maybe jump-ing jacks won’t cure you, but the Mayo Clinic says a healthy diet and exercise are im-portant for cancer patients. Eating a healthy diet consisting of a va-riety of foods and getting adequate rest may help you manage the stress and fatigue of the cancer and its treatment.

ESTABLISH AND MAIN-TAIN RELA-TIONSHIPS.There is a good chance that people will be important allies as you deal with cancer. Make sure you reach out to friends and family, and em-brace the support that is offered. Also important is talking with those who’ve dealt with your specific situa-tion, so seek these people out.

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WORRY CROWDS YOUR LIFE, BE IT WORRIES ABOUT MONEY, WORK, SCHOOL OR TIME. BUT IN THE MOMENT THE DOCTOR SAYS “YOU HAVE CANCER,” THE WORRIES YOU HAD BEFORE CHANGE FROM HURDLES TO CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALK. THE NEW MOUNTAIN THAT LOOMS IN YOUR PATH MAKES STARTING THE JOURNEY DIFFICULT. HERE ARE SOME KEYS TO IGNITION.

LEARN THE REALITIES OF YOUR CONDI-TION.Cancer comes in many shapes and sizes. Ir-rational fears and ignorance about your dis-ease will hurt you as you try to cope, so ask your doctor all the questions you have, and do your own research.

PREPARE YOUR-SELF FOR PHYSICAL CHANGES.Part of educating yourself is understanding what changes will come to your body. You may be weaker, lose hair and change in appearance in other ways, so don’t let it surprise you.

The anxiety and distress that comes naturally with a cancer diagnosis can significantly impair a person’s quality of life, and may even cause patients to miss check-ups or delay treatment, according to the National Cancer Institute.

“Anxiety may increase pain, affect sleep, and cause nausea and vomiting,” they write. “Even mild anxiety can affect the quality of life of patients with cancer and their families and may need to be treated.”

Some diagnosed with cancer develop severe depression. Knowing some steps to take right after diagnosis can help patients start the journey on the right foot.

DIAGNOSIS

Restarting After a Diagnosis

A CANCER DIAGNOSIS CAN KNOCK YOU DOWN. HERE IS HOW TO GET UP.

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RECENTLY, A JOINT CONFERENCE WAS HELD AT HARVARD MEDICAL

SCHOOL ON FASCIA AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO CANCER. FASCIA

IS THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE IN OUR BODIES THAT SURROUNDS,

PENETRATES, AND BINDS ALL OF OUR OTHER TISSUES TOGETHER.

IF YOU PEEL AN ORANGE, FASCIA IS SIMILAR TO THE WHITE STUFF

UNDER THE PEEL THAT BINDS AND SEPARATES THE WEDGES AND IS

CONTINUOUS DOWN TO THE SMALL TEARDROP PIECES WITHIN EACH

WEDGE. FASCIA CAN BECOME STIFF WITH AGE, INJURY, OR SCARRING.

The premise of this conference was to bring to light the recent research

about how tissue stiffness effects cancer. There is growing evidence

that increased tissue (fascia) stiffness can change how the cells in our

body work. Lab studies show there are about 3,000 genes in our cells

that will demonstrate a different expression when the surrounding

tissue stiffness is increased. Decreasing tissue stiffness can reduce

the cancerous cell to a less dangerous state. There is much work on

the research side to be done, however, the experts at this conference

suggest some simple things all people can safely do to either reduce the

risk of cancer or help when battling cancer.

1. Exercise aerobically, 30-60 minutes a day, 5 days a week, at a moderate intensity. (This includes fast walking)

2. Meditate daily for relaxation.

3. Eat more colorful fruits and vegetables.

4. Have regular massage therapy and bodywork to keep tissue healthy.

5. Utilize physical therapy for pain, stiffness, and fatigue.

FASCIA & CANCER

Matt Booth DPTMatt is the clinic director of Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy – SE Boise. His clinic offers specialties in treatment of sports and work comp injuries, chronic pain, and Men’s and Women’s Health for pelvic pain and incontinence. Matt blends his athletic interests of running, cycling, and triathlons into the clinic to offer specialized bike fitting, treadmill video gait analysis, and injury prevention/treatment workshops.

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Therapeutic Associates Physical Therapy – SE Boise has taken this groundbreaking information about tissue stiffness and incorporated it into its Physical Therapy and Wellness programs. Physical therapists often use manual techniques to improve range of motion, reduce pain, and improve mobility, but providers at this clinic think about interventions on a whole new level. The hands-on treatment for aches, pain, and stiffness focuses on reducing fascial stiffness, especially now since it helps with cancer. In addition, the Wellness team offers many ways to keep the body fit and healthy that coincides with anti-cancer recommendations, including Myofascial Release, Fascial Distortion Model, massage therapy, Reiki, and personal training. Coming soon is a brain training program (BrainyEX) to sharpen the mind even after injury or chemotherapy, and which may delay the onset of dementia.

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InflammationAll pain is ultimately due to inflammation. Chronic inflammation in the body is influenced by genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and exposure to environmental toxins. Inflammation appears to be at the root of heart disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s and autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. You can’t control your genetic destiny but you can introduce healthy lifestyle changes like exercise, meditation and avoidance of environmental toxins. The chief environmental toxin offender is a diet rich in refined and processed foods that foster a pro-inflammatory state.

WHAT PROMOTES INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY?Wheat, rye and barley

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WHAT REDUCES INFLAMMATION IN THE BODY?

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The bottom line is this: get back to the basics! Eat unprocessed foods that supply ample nutrients. The most healthful foods reside on the periphery of your grocery store. Avoid the “inner circle” where unhealthy options linger. Cheers to fruits and vegetables!

*Please note that some of these alkaline foods appear to be acidic (i.e., lemons), however, once the body processes these foods, the “residue” left behind becomes alkaline.

MORE AND MORE RESEARCH POINTS TO TWO PRIMARY CULPRITS WHEN IT COMES TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE-THREATENING DISEASES AND A GENERAL FEELING OF MALAISE : ACID BUILD UP IN THE BODY AND INFLAMMATION.

Acid Build-Up When we are born, we have the perfect pH—not too acidic, not too alkaline. What does this mean? We become more acidic as we age. The more acidic we are, the more prone we are to illness, depression, sleep disturbances, early aging, digestive ailments and weight gain.

Your body must balance the blood’s pH at a slightly alkaline level (7.365) in order to survive. When you “burn” food for fuel, the metabolic process transforms this burnt food into a kind of “ashy” residue that is either acidic or alkaline. If the body can’t get nutrients to maintain the required alkaline state, it draws from its own stores like bones and other vital tissues. This, in turn, decreases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients, produce energy in cells, repair damaged cells and detox metal. The potential end-result is fatigue and illness. Additionally, research indicates that, as you age, eating more alkaline foods leads to a more youthful appearance and allows you to maintain more lean muscle mass.

Acidic Foods:• Processed sugar• Refined grains• Conventionally produced meats• Artificial sweeteners

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• Cruciferous vegetables (i.e., broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)

• Leafy greens (i.e., spinach, kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens)

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MoodyIrritability reigns supreme more often than not. Anxious and tense. “I’m really not myself these days,” you tell yourself. But then you speculate, “Or is this what I’ve become?” Anxiety and depression are becoming the norm. Peaceful

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Hormone ImbalanceToo familiar? If so, perhaps your hormones have you out of whack, because all of the above problems can be directly related to imbalanced hormone levels. Can it be that simple? Com-monly, yes, it can truly be imbalance to those little chemical messengers called hormones that traverse your body, giving orders and di-recting the show. When messages get mixed or not delivered at all, you feel like your life is fall-ing apart. The good news is all of this can be treated. The natural hormones your body has fallen short on producing can be restored. It’s quite astonishing how many health problems are caused by hormone levels out of optimal

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IT SEEMS LIKE YOU CAN’T TURN ON THE NEWS THESE DAYS WITHOUT HEARING ABOUT A NEW BREAST CANCER SCREENING OR NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MAMMOGRAPHY.

Thermography: Thermography uses infrared light to measure temperature differences on the surface of the breast. Although breast cancer can cause abnormal heat patterns, many benign conditions also cause abnormal heat patterns. Thermography cannot distinguish between benign and cancerous patterns. Since thermography measures heat at the surface of the breast, it is not good at finding cancers deeper within the breast tissue. Neither the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the American College of Radiology view thermography as a useful breast screening or imaging tool. In 2011, the FDA issued an alert warning the public about misleading claims by thermography practitioners and manufacturers on the screening benefits of the tool.

Ultrasound: Ultrasound uses sound waves to make images of the breast. It is often used as a follow-up test after an abnormal finding on a mammogram, breast MRI or clinical breast exam. When used on the breast, ultrasound can tell the difference between types of lumps, such as liquid-filled cysts and a solid mass. Doctors use this to find out the size, shape, texture and density of a breast lump.

which screening is best for me?

Clinical Breast Exam (CBE): A CBE is done by a health care provider who checks your breasts and underarm areas for any lumps or changes. It should be part of your regular medical checkup. If you are 40 or older, have your mammogram close to the time of your CBE. For women ages 20-39, have a CBE at least every three years. For women 40 and older, CBE combined with mammography may find more breast cancers than mammography alone. When used together, fewer breast cancers are missed.

Mammography: A mammogram is an X-ray image of the breast. Mammography is the tool that uses X-rays to create mammograms. It is used to find early signs of breast cancer. It is the best screening tool used today to find breast cancer. It can find breast cancer early when it is small and the chance of survival is highest. Starting at age 40, women should get a screening mammogram every year. Women under 40 with a family history of breast cancer or other concerns should discuss with their doctor what screening tests are right for them.

MRI: A breast MRI uses magnetic fields to create an image of the breast. It can sometimes find cancers in dense breasts that are not seen on mammograms. Breast MRI is often used with mammography for screening some women at a high risk of breast cancer. However, it can be costly and often finds something that looks abnormal, but turns out to be benign (false positive).

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DON'T wait for the "perfect" time. There will never be a perfect time. Learn a few of the

basics and start as soon as you can. Putting it off is a

great way to have nothing change.

DO

take it slow when you begin. Rushing into an intensive training program when

you are just starting out is sure to be overwhelming.

You'll have a much greater chance of sticking with it

if you work into it gradually.

DON'T

change everything at once. Think of how traumatic it would be if you suddenly

went from relative inactivity and poor eating to a

high-powered program and a strict diet. I recom-

mend you start with an exercise program. Keep at it

for 3 weeks consistently then think about gradually

modifying your nutritional habits.

DO

make a committment. One of the keys to establishing exercise as a habit

is to make a committment to it. If you go in with

the attitude that you'll do it when it's convenient or

when you feel like it, your chances of sticking to your

exercise program decrease.

13 THINGS

To do andnot dowhen first

starting an exercise program. BY NICK NILSSON

DON'T

expect infomercial results. I'm not going to say you won't see great results—you

will. Just don't expect it to happen in 2 weeks.

DO

learn as much as you can. Knowledge is very important. If you don't know what

to do, take a little time and learn first. The rewards will

be huge!

DON'T

think you must exercise 2 hours a day to see results. You don't have to exercise nearly that long. You can see

results with as little as 20 to 30 minutes done 3 times

per week.

DO ask questions. I will readily admit I don’t know everything about

exercise and fitness, even though I have a college

degree in that subject.

DON'T

work your muscles too hard. You will most likely make yourself so sore and you

won't want to train anymore. Take it fairly easy for the

first few session then gradually increase your intensity.

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DO tell people your goals. One of the best ways to ensure you keep your prom-

ise to exercise is to tell your friends and family what

you're doing. This way, you make yourself account-

able to people other than just yourself.

Nick Nilsson has a degree in Physical Education and Psychology and is the author of a number of bodybuilding eBooks including “Metabolic Surge - Rapid Fat Loss,” “The Best Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of,” “Gluteus to the Maximus “ and “The Best Abdominal Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of”.

10DON'T

feel you need to buy all the latest equipment. You can exercise without any equipment at all!

Walking doesn't cost a dime and bodyweight

exercises such as push-ups are completely free too!

DO

stretch and warm-up. Stretching during and after your workouts promotes

flexibility. Warming up prepares your muscles for

more strenuous work to come.

DON'T

give up your favorite foods all at once. A great way to make yourself focus on a certain food

is to quit eating it. For example, if you love chocolate

cake and tell yourself you can never have it again, are

you going to be thinking about chocolate cake a lot?

Chances are, yes. Treat yourself now and again. It will

keep you from stressing and binging later.

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Waking up at the crack of dawn to fit in a run, dragging yourself to the gym after a long day of work, or popping in a Zumba DVD with only a figure on the TV screen to keep you company can be lonely. Getting in shape can make you feel lonesome, especially when you’re just starting out and may have little to no motivation whatsoever! Hillary Galyean, Certified Personal Trainer and Group Fitness instructor at the Sportsplex in Kaysville, Utah says working out doesn't have to be lonely. In fact, going at it alone may be the reason you haven’t quite hit your fitness peak. “Group fitness keeps people coming back for more,” states Galyean. “Even the ‘back row-joes’ who avoid attention love to tear it up in a step class.”

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

BY HALLI TINTI

WORKING OUT IN A GROUP CAN BE A GREAT MOTIVATIONAL TOOL FOR REACHING NEW FITNESS HEIGHTS.

HERE IS WHAT KEEPS THEM COMING BACK1. Working out in a group setting increases

the energy in the room so people are more likely to reach peaks they've never hit on their own.

2. Group fitness classes are generally designed so that anyone and everyone can attend them. There are usually 3 levels of fitness: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Your group fitness instructor is trained and dedicated to making everyone feel successful and challenged.

3. When working in a group setting, you get to know your team around you and your team and instructor will literally hound you for not showing up, at least if they are a good group.

4. Group fitness classes are created by professionals who know how to safely and effectively work out your body.

5. Group fitness instructors should coach the proper form and technique so you get the best results possible!

If group fitness classes aren’t your thing, there is always an option for small group training or a personal trainer.

“Group and personal training provides accountability with a personal trainer,” says Galyean. “In addition, most gyms offer customized nutrition plans, team events and all the accountability one needs to be successful!” And lastly, if you’re not ready to pony up the cash for a personal trainer, finding a friend to take walks or a bike ride with may just be what the doctor ordered. Group training is a way of making personal training affordable—the only difference is you train with a team, rather than one-on-one! Having that valuable support system will keep you on the ball. Think of group fitness or working out with a friend as strength in numbers. We all know that misery loves company, and there’s no better way to sweat and be miserable then with a buddy. However you look at it, know that the support you choose for your fitness regime will help give you that extra boost you need to become a fitter more energized you.

For more tips on the benefits of group fitness verses working out alone, you

can find Hillary Galyean at www.sportsplexgyms.com

“Group fitness keeps people coming back

for more.”

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QuestionI WAS TRYING TO PURCHASE A DIET BOOK THE OTHER DAY AND THERE ARE SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM, WHICH IS THE BEST?

AnswerIt can be confusing, staring at all those books and hearing all the news reports about what to eat, what not to eat and seeing all the celebrities jumping on different diet bandwagons. First, the word “diet” implies something you go on and off or a plan you cannot continue long-term. That’s a bad way to look at eating.

If the book talks about doing something drastic for a period of time, run away. Run far away. Yes, forget the weird cabbage diet, grapefruit diet or liquid diets that aren’t sustainable.

Good diet plans and books will include all food groups. Taking something out of the mix can cause deficiencies and actually cause us to crave and then binge on the foods we are missing. Think balance. The plan should recommend and encourage physical activity as well. If they are touting that you don’t need exercise and you can reach your goals with diet alone, it is fundamentally flawed.

If the plan is pushing new packaged food brands or lots of supplements or are using phrases like “it’s quick and easy and works like magic,” then be very leery.

Running Improves Your Body’s EfficiencyA normal result of aging is that it takes more energy to do tasks. For example, walking a mile may take 15-20 percent more energy when you’re older, compared to when you’re a younger age. Researchers at Humboldt State and the University of Colorado found that seniors who ran regularly used less energy to walk certain distances. Something about running makes our bodies work more efficiently.

Firm HandshakesGrip strength is an indicator of heart health, according to a recent study published in The Lancet. Researchers measured the grip strength of more than 140,000 people in the study, and followed their health for four years. Decreased grip strength was found to be associated with increased risk of dying from heart disease, stroke, or heart attack. Researchers found grip strength to be a better indicator of cardiovascular disease than systolic blood pressure.

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VACATIONS ARE MEANT TO PROVIDE REST AND RELAXATION, BUT THAT DOESN’T MEAN FITNESS CAN’T BE PART OF YOUR ADVENTURE, TOO. AN ACTIVE VACATION CAN INCLUDE HIKING, SWIMMING, CAMPING OR WALKING TOURS. HERE ARE SUGGESTIONS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING AN ACTIVE VACATION:

ON VAC ATION

• Choose a destination based on your family’s needs and interests.

• Get the kids involved in the itinerary.

• Leave electronic games at home and pack healthy snacks for car rides.

Make fitness a priority

Is Food Too Available?Researchers from the University of Georgia used economic models to see how economic variables influence obesity rates, and found that economic changes may account for as much as 43 percent of the rise in obesity. The same researcher, Charles Courtemanche, found that the presence of a Walmart Supercenter in a community is associated with a 2.4 percent rise in the obesity rate.


AT ANY AGEIT’S NEVER

TOO LATE TO GET HEALTHY

60’sIf you retire from a full-time job outside of the home, you may go from being partially active to being inactive. But don’t retire to the couch. Instead, “Re-fire!”

• Pursue new interests, passions, goals and activities, or take the time to rekindle old ones.

• Gather a group of friends for a game of tennis or a round of golf, or buddy up with someone for regular walks.

• Try activities to help you improve your flexibility, such as yoga.

• You may feel some limits in what your body can do. For example, you may experience joint pain or difficulty with balance. Listen to your body at any given moment to avoid doing harm in the course of trying to stay healthy or lose weight.

NOTE - CLEAR ANY NEW REGIMENS OR ACTIVITIES WITH YOUR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN.

WEIGHT | LO S S


AT ANY AGEMANY KNOW ALL TOO WELL THAT THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS TO LASTING WEIGHT LOSS, PARTICULARLY BECAUSE REAL WEIGHT LOSS REQUIRES REAL CHANGE: CHANGE OF PERSPECTIVE, CHANGE OF HABITS, CHANGE OF ROUTINE, AND CHANGE OF ATTITUDE. THIS IS TRUE NO MATTER WHAT YOUR AGE HAPPENS TO BE. BUT IT’S ALSO TRUE THAT AS YOU AGE, YOU FACE DIFFERENT CHALLENGES AS YOUR BODY, RESPONSIBILITIES, PRIORITIES, AND LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING RECOMMENDATIONS TO OVERCOME OBSTACLES AND FEEL HEALTHIER THAN EVER.

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Career and family demands may leave you feeling short on time, all the time. Choose fruit, nuts, and yogurt on the go, rather than skipping a meal and ‘making up for it’ later. This could cause you to get so hungry that you end up binge eating.

• If you have young children, they may want sugary snacks or other foods that aren’t good for them—or you. Be mindful about snacking with your children. You don’t need to eat a cookie (or two) every time they do. Avoid eating what they leave on their plates.

• Fill the fridge and cupboards with healthy options. By choosing well at the grocery store, you and your family will have good choices available at home.

• If you can’t make it to a gym, find other opportunities to stay active. Park as far as is practical from your destination, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and go on walks, even if they’re short—such as during a break at work.

Your metabolism will start to slow down. We lose about five percent of our metabolic rate for each decade of aging, according to some estimates.

• Heat up your body’s “furnace” by eating healthy calories in the morning, including high-fiber foods to keep you satisfied well into the day.

• Maintaining, or even building, muscle mass is a key way to combat a slower metabolism. Consider investing time and money in a personal trainer. Even just a few sessions can help you learn strength training techniques and routines that you perform on your own.

• Men experience a gradual loss of testosterone, which can mean lower energy over time. Most women will experience hormonal changes, including declining estrogen and progesterone levels, which can lead to fatigue. It may seem counterintuitive, but regular exercise, such as a 30-minute walk most days, can increase your energy.

• Also, aim to get at least seven hours of sleep each night. If you feel tired, try a short nap to catch up on sleep and feel refreshed.

Effects of excess weight, including elevated blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and arthritis, are most likely to appear beginning in this decade.

• Make sure you and your doctor schedule regular examinations and health screenings, so you can stay informed about your health. You may face the choice of taking medications for a variety of conditions. It can be empowering to take control of your welfare by making healthy choices that lead to long-term change.

• Your metabolism will continue to slow down, and you will likely gain weight unless you make changes to your diet.

• Avoid using food to deal with stress. Excess calories will have an even greater impact in terms of weight gain. Be deliberate about finding alternative ways to unwind and relax.

• Strategically replace high-calorie foods or drinks with lower-calorie ones. For example, choose flavored water, tea, or seltzer instead of soda or pop.

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Frank Sinatra may have called it "Young at Heart" and Bob Dylan, "Forever Young," but both musi-cians understood one thing: You're only as old as you feel. While we can't dodge our next birthday,

how we approach life every day can make a big difference. "Feeling young is about maintaining

vitality as you get older," says Dr. Susan Hughes, professor and codirector of the Center for Research on Health and Aging at the University of Illinois at Chicago. "Some people never feel old, despite their chronological age." No matter what your stage in

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WAYS TO FEEL YOUNG AGAIN

10AT ANY AGE


SUPPORT A CAUSEVolunteering is a great way to interact with

others and give back to the community at the

same time. And sharing your time is not just

good for your mental health. Researchers at

Johns Hopkins University, for instance, found

that as older adults participated in Experience

Corps, a national volunteer program for

Americans over age 55, they showed

both mental and physical improvements,

including increased strength and endurance.

By choosing activities that are personally

rewarding, you may discover similar benefits.

You may even learn something new!

JOIN THE CLUBStudies have shown that social connections are the key to emotional wellness. Staying active and engaged is very important in terms of cognitive and emotional health. As people get older, though, it's often challenging to organize outings with others. Joining a club or organization is a simple way to fill this need. The Red Hat Society [a social organization for women over

HIT THE BOOKSAlways had a fascination with the stars and

constellations? Ever wish you could speak

a foreign language? Ready to take on new

culinary challenges? Want to master the laptop

your kids gave you for Christmas? Whatever

your motivation, challenging yourself to learn

something new will remind you how much there

is to explore. Taking a class and mastering new

skills will keep your mind active as well as help

you meet new people and make new friends. And,

according to Hughes, it's a great time to do so.

"Senior centers all around the country are gearing

up [with] programs to attract people who really

want to be involved in lifelong learning," she says.

PICK UP A HOBBYAs you move into retirement or your

home becomes an empty nest, now

could be the moment to relish your

newfound freedom by reviving a

hobby you once enjoyed. Pull out your

oil paints, dust off that guitar, dig out

your tattered guide to songbirds. "The

important thing about activity," says

Hughes, "is that it is meaningful." Or

maybe the time is right to try your

hand at something new—you could

learn to knit or take up photography.

You may be surprised how rewarding

a creative interest can be.

ENJOY THE OUTDOORSNothing rejuvenates like fresh air

and sunshine—and with good reason.

Sunlight encourages your body to

produce serotonin, a brain chemical

that's a natural mood booster. So

revel in every opportunity you get

to spend time outside (after putting

on sunscreen, of course). It doesn't

have to be complicated: You can

work in your garden, read a book in

the park, or just take a stroll around

the neighborhood. You'll find it's

refreshing just to enjoy and be part of

the world around you.

TREAT YOURSELFNo matter what your age, it's impor-

tant to do something for yourself from

time to time. In the hustle and bustle

of everyday life, however, it's easy to

forget about your own needs. So, take

a day to celebrate yourself with an

out-of-the-ordinary perk: Get a mas-

sage, sign up for a makeover, or buy

a new outfit or even a big bouquet of

flowers. Anything that brings a smile

to your face will boost your spirit and

renew your inner glow.

GET PHYSICALPump up your energy while pumping

some iron. Being active can help you

feel younger in every way — resulting in

increased dexterity, a new fit appearance,

and renewed feelings of emotional well-

being. Exercise is also protective against

many health issues, including heart

disease, diabetes, and pain management.

To begin, choose an exercise program

that fits your interests, schedule, and skill

level. Whether you work out at the gym,

follow a fitness video at home, or join a

yoga class, it's never too late to start!

MAKE TIME FOR PLAYTIMEThere's no better way to feel young

than to spend time with those who

are. Join little ones as they color,

play with blocks, and spend time

in the park. Or, take the lead and

introduce a child to something new,

like your favorite card game. Whether

it's someone in your own family or

simply a young person in need, there

are endless ways for generations to

play and learn together — and you'll

both appreciate the bond you're

forming in the years to come.

PACK YOUR BAGSLooking for a quick way to feel footloose

and fancy free? Try stepping out of your

normal routine. Whether it's a mentally in-

vigorating tour of historic homes or a relax-

ing stay on the beach, traveling somewhere

new opens you up to fresh experiences

and keeps your mind engaged. And it's not

necessary to break the bank. Traveling on

a budget is perfectly possible with senior

discounts and economical options, such

as group tours, which are perfect for those

who dislike prevacation planning.

KEEP ROMANCE ALIVEWhether you've been together for 50 years

or just 50 days, romance can be the spark

that keeps you young. "It's the ultimate —

or most intimate — form of social connec-

tion," says Hughes. Love, new or seasoned,

can boost morale and emotional wellness

— and may even affect longevity, according

to Hughes. To amp up the romance in your

relationship, share a candlelit dinner, cre-

ate a thoughtful, homemade gift, or dance

the night away to your favorite song. You'll

feel like young lovers all over again.

Whether you're 35 or 95, look for ways to stay active, be engaged, and learn something new.

age 50] and others are terrific ways to stay engaged, develop a network of friends, and add zest to life. Start by looking for an organization that caters to one or more of your interests—be it a hobby, favorite philanthropy, or a religious group. Or join a club that's purely social. Before long, you'll have to pick and choose what dates make it onto your social calendar!


f o o d HEALTHY FARE

Veggie Chili Burrito

YIELD: 1 BURRITO

INGREDIENTS:

1 large sprouted wheat tortilla

1 large piece of foil

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup veggie chili (from a can)

1 chopped green onion

½ tomato diced

3-4 avocado slices

EQUIPMENT:

Toaster oven or regular oven

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put veggie chili in small strainer to remove some juice. (This juice can be used as a sauce to serve with burrito or kept with remaining veggie chili for another meal.)

2. Chop green onion & dice tomato, then set aside. 3. Turn oven on broil setting and warm tortilla in oven

until it is pliable enough to roll (2 minutes or so). 4. Take the burrito out of the oven. Turn the oven off

broil and turn it to bake at 350.5. Lay out the foil and put the tortilla with cheese on

it. Roll it up halfway and then tuck the ends in and finish rolling together. Wrap it in foil, rolling into a cylinder. The foil will give the burrito a nice shape.

6. Put the burrito back in the oven for about 20–30 minutes.

7. Remove the burrito from foil and sprinkle onion and tomato over it, pour sauce from chili on top, slice avocado and lay slices on top of burrito.

8. Serve.

WRITTEN BY RACHEL RUBIO

GRAB & GOPressed for time?With more options and obligations than ever before, time is especially of the essence today. That’s why we came up with quick, easy and healthy recipes for the health-conscious, on-the-go individual.

Veggie Chili Burrito

YIELD: 1 BURRITO

INGREDIENTS:

1 large sprouted wheat tortilla

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese

½ cup veggie chili (from a can)

1 chopped green onion

½ tomato diced

3-4 avocado slices

EQUIPMENT:

Toaster oven or regular oven

1 large piece of foil

DIRECTIONS:

1. Put veggie chili in small strainer to remove some juice. (This juice can be used as a sauce to serve with burrito or kept with remaining veggie chili for another meal.)

2. Chop green onion & dice tomato, then set aside. 3. Turn oven on broil setting and warm tortilla in oven

until it is pliable enough to roll (2 minutes or so). 4. Take the tortilla out of the oven. Turn the oven off broil

and turn it to bake at 350.5. Replace with “Lay out the foil and put the tortilla on

it. Sprinkle with cheese and then the veggie chili. Roll tortilla up halfway and then tuck the ends in a finish rolling it into a cylinder shape. Wrap the whole thing in foil to help it keep shape.

6. Put the burrito back in the oven for about 20–30 minutes.

7. Remove the burrito from foil and sprinkle onion and tomato over it, pour sauce from chili on top, slice avocado and lay slices on top of burrito.

8. Serve.


GRAB & GO

Hemp Tofu Pizza Yield: 1 pizza

INGREDIENTS:

1 whole wheat naan bread

3 tablespoons of tomato sauce

¼ cup shredded kale

4 strips of hemp tofu*

¼ cup shredded mozzarella and parmesan

½ tablespoon of Hemp seeds

½ tablespoon of Hempseed oil*

Substitutions:Substitutions are marked with an *Substitute tofu or cooked chicken for hemp tofu.

Substitute extra virgin olive oil for hempseed oil.

Equipment:Toaster oven or regular oven set on broilOven-proof dish or aluminum pie tin

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spread tomato sauce on naan bread and leave ½ inch border around edge. 2. Spread kale evenly on top of sauce. 3. Arrange hemp tofu strips on top like spokes of a wheel on top of kale.4. Spread cheese evenly on top and broil in toaster oven or regular oven until

golden brown. (10-15min.)5. Drizzle a small amount of oil, sprinkle salt and hemp seeds on top and

serve.6. Enjoy!

Romaine Tacos Yield: 3 tacos

INGREDIENTS:

3 leaves of romaine lettuce

6 oz. hummus

9 thin slices of cucumber

3 slices of tomato (cut in half)

6 thin slices of red onion

DIRECTIONS:

1. Spoon 4 tablespoons of hummus lengthwise into each romaine lettuce leaf.

2. Arrange cucumber, onion, and tomato lengthwise into each lettuce leaf and serve.

3. Enjoy!

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Tortiglioni Tortiglioni are a little larger and thicker walled than rigatoni and work well with chunky sauces.

FarfalleThese butterflies, or bow ties do an excellent job of trapping and holding creamy sauces thanks to the pinch in the pasta.

TortelliniIs a variety of ring-shaped pasta. They are typically stuffed with a mix of meat and cheese fillings.

RaviloiA stuffed pasta that can be filled with meat, vegetables, and can in-clude a creamy cheese such as ricotta.

Gomiti RigatiKnown as lined elbow macaroni. The noodles are best served with chunky sauces, especially sauces that also have oil or cream that can slip into the pasta.

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springtime pasta saladingredients2 cups rotini

Salt and pepper to taste

1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup diced yellow or red bell pepper

1 cup grated carrots

1/2 cup chopped scallions

1/2 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives

1/3 cup slivered fresh basil

1/4 cup Fat-free Italian salad dressing

directions1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to

a boil. Cook pasta, stirring occasionally, until

just tender, 8 to 10 minutes, or according to

package directions. Drain and refresh under

cold running water.

2. Add the pasta and Itanlian dressing, toss

to coat. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, carrots,

scallions, olives and basil; toss to coat well.

6 servingsTotal time: 35 minutes

Per serving: 175 calories; 6g fat (2 g sat, 5 g mono); 1 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrate; 6 g protein; 4 g fiber; 291 mg sodium; 269 mg potassium.

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1/4 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/2 cup sugar2 tbs. ketchup1 tsp. soy sauce1 tbs. vegetable oil4-1/2 tsp. cornstarch12 egg roll wrappers1 cup pineapple juice1/2 cup white vinegar1 cup chopped onion1/2 cup grated carrot1 cup shredded cabbageAdditional oil for deep-fat frying1 cup canned bean sprouts, chopped1 cup frozen sm. cooked shrimp, chopped

Shrimp Egg Rolls

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Sweet-sour sauce1 Combine cornstarch, sugar, pine-

apple juice, vinegar, ketchup and soy

sauce in a saucepan until smooth.

Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2

minutes or until thickened. Remove

from the heat; set aside.

Directions2 In a large skillet, stir-fry the shrimp,

bean sprouts, cabbage, onion and car-

rot in oil until crisp-tender; cool slight-

ly. Stir in pepper and salt. Position egg

roll wrappers with a long edge facing

you. Spoon 1/4 cup of shrimp mixture

on the bottom third of each wrapper.

Fold bottom over filling; fold sides over

filling toward center. Moisten top edge

with water; roll up tightly to seal.

3 In a deep saucepan, electric skillet

or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry

egg rolls, a few at a time, for 4-5 min-

utes or until golden brown, turning

often. Drain on paper towels. Serve

with sweet-sour sauce. Yield: 1 dozen.

Special thanks: www.tasteofhome.com

1 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces1/2 cup oil-free Italian dressing (bottled) 2 cups sm. zucchini, thinly sliced2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced 1 med. red onion, thinly sliced1 lb. sm. raw shrimp, shelled1 clove garlic, minced2 tbs. lemon juice8 oz. rotini pasta

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Directions1 Use a large non-stick pan. Use

2 tablespoons oil. Brown zuc-

chini; remove to a large bowl. Add

mushrooms and green beans to

pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes

until beans are just tender. Re-

move vegetables to the bowl.

2 Add shrimp, garlic, onions, and

lemon juice. Cook until shrimp

are pink and tender (not long).

Cook pasta separately; drain and

rinse with cold water. Combine

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